Governor Abubakar Sani Bello Eulogize Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd)At 80
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman
Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central States Governor’s Forum (NCGF), Abubakar Sani Bello has congratulated Nigeria’s former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar as he turns 80.
The Governor described the former Military Leader as a Patriotic and elder statesman who has remained consistent as well as significant in the progress and development of Nigeria in general.
According the governor, in a statement released by his chief media secretary, Mary Noel Berje eulogized the former Nigerian leader, whose positive and selfless disposition towards a better society earned him the name “Father of Democracy” haven handed over leadership to a democratically elected president even when he could resist.
He added that, the immense efforts of the celebrant geared towards promoting national unity, cohesion and global peace through the Peace and Sustainable Development Studies he established in Minna,and his several peace mediating roles across the globe.
“Your resolve to rededicate yourself to the service of our fatherland and humanity in general is not in doubt and it is a clear testimony of your statesmanship and influence which cuts across the length and breadth of this country and even beyond”.
Governor Sani Bello noted that, at 80 years, General Abdulsalami Abubakar has remained a reference point for good governance, diplomacy and conflict resolution. .